| Part IA | Convenor: Dr Aaron D. Hornkohl |
Course Description 2023-24
In this course students are introduced to the language of the Hebrew Bible. In Michaelmas Term students will concentrate on working through the textbook Introduction to Biblical Hebrew by T. Lambdin. In Lent Term the focus will be on a philologically and linguistically oriented reading of Genesis 1–4 (and possibly related texts) along with the integration of secondary literature dealing with pertinent issues of both a linguistic and non-linguistic nature.
Essential Preliminaries
As a prerequisite for the course, students are required to have learned the Hebrew alphabet, together with the vowel signs.
Form and Conduct
The paper will consist of two sections. In Section A, question 1 will contain three grammar questions, question 2 will contain a passage of Biblical Hebrew for vocalization and translation into English, and question 3 will contain a passage in English for translation into pointed Biblical Hebrew. In Section B there will be one question containing two seen passages for translation into English and for comment. All questions must be answered.
This description is subject to change, for the latest information, students should consult the Undergraduate Handbook available on the Faculty Intranet.